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Ryan Newman, Casey Mears teams issued warnings for violations at Indy

Newman's team was warned for failing pre-race inspection twice, while Mears' team was warned for failing pre-qualifying inspection.

Joe Rodgers

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Michael Waltrip Racing owner buys stake in Chip Ganassi Racing

Michael Waltrip Racing principal owner Rob Kauffman is purchasing a stake in Chip Ganassi Racing, which could lead to a possible merger of the two organizations.

Joe Rodgers

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Crew chief for No. 98 Sprint Cup team suspended one race, fined $25,000

The No. 98 team of Timmy Hill has been assessed a P3 level penalty for having an unattached weight leave the car.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR at Pocono: Can Kyle Busch capture fourth straight victory?

NASCAR heads back to Pocono Raceway as Kyle Busch seeks his fourth straight victory, but Martin Truex Jr. and company stand in his way.

Joe Rodgers

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Aric Almirola's explicit warning to Trevor Bayne highlights best in-car audio from Brickyard 400

Aric Almirola's swear words highlight the best in-car audio from the Brickyard 400 as Kyle Busch sweeps the weekend.

Joe Rodgers

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Danica Patrick close to new deal with SHR, report says

Danica Patrick is close to a new deal that will keep her with Stewart-Haas Racing, according to a report.

Jordan Heck

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NASCAR at Pocono 2015: Time, TV channel, schedule, entry list

NASCAR has a full week of racing with the Sprint Cup and Camping World series at Pocono. The Xfinity Series will run in Iowa.

Jason O. Boyd

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Kyle Busch does it again: This time, he wins Brickyard 400

Busch takes advantage of a green-white-checkered finish, outrunning Joey Logano for his first Indianapolis victory.

Ray Slover

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Rogue balloons force caution flag at Brickyard 400

Balloon caution? Balloon caution.

Troy Machir

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Jeff Gordon, NASCAR's greatest Hoosier hero, takes final Indy run

Winner in the first Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, champion five times, Gordon runs his 22nd and final time.

Ray Slover

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Froome or zoom? Tour de France-Indy TV coverage irks viewers

Too much from Paris? Too late from Indianapolis? Not enough from either?

Ray Slover

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NASCAR starting lineup for Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis

For second consecutive week, Carl Edwards, Joey Logano and David Ragan start in the first three places on NASCAR's grid.

Ray Slover

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Busch wins on last-lap pass

Kyle Busch made a last-lap pass around Ryan Blaney to win the Xfinity Series Lilly Diabetes 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Joe Rodgers

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Regan Smith wins $100,000 in second installment of NASCAR's 'Dash 4 Cash'

Regan Smith won another $100,000 in the second installment of NASCAR's "Dash 4 Cash" and is still eligible for the $1 million prize.

Joe Rodgers

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U.S. soccer player Lauren Holiday to drive Indianapolis pace car

Holiday, a Hoosier and hometown hero, gets a featured role at Indy.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Carl Edwards wins pole position for Sprint Cup's Indianapolis race

Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon are among Hoosier heroes in Sunday's field.

Ray Slover

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Kyle Busch powers way to pole position for Indy Xfinity race

In the latest success during his return from injury, Busch is fastest qualifier.

Ray Slover

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Big scare for Denny Hamlin as loose hood smashes windshield at 180 mph

Hamlin had Friday's fastest practice lap, but the second session is something completely different.

Ray Slover

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NASCAR at Indianapolis qualifying: Time, TV channel, online streaming

NASCAR will run the Brickyard 400 on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the green flag slated to drop at 3:30 p.m. Jeff Gordon is the defending champion.

Jason O. Boyd

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Jeff Gordon had a perfect score in driver's ed, of course he did

Jeff Gordon could always drive. Just ask his driver's ed teacher.

Steve Petrella

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'Jeff Gordon Day' honors star driver in his Indiana hometown

Jeff Gordon wasn't born in Indiana, but his racing career took off in the Hoosier State. He was honored in his hometown of Pittsboro, Ind. Thursday.

Steve Petrella

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Truck results at Eldora: Christopher Bell wins Mud Summer Classic

Christopher Bell held off pole-sitter Bobby Pierce for his first win in the Camping World Truck Series in the Mud Summer Classic at Eldora.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR at Indy: Can Jeff Gordon master high-drag package in final race at the Brickyard?

Jeff Gordon has been an advocate for the new high-drag package implemented by NASCAR; can he take the new car to victory lane?

Joe Rodgers

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Donald Trump gets boost from NASCAR driver with ‘Trump for President' sponsorship

Korbin Forrister is using the Mud Summer Classic truck race as an opportunity to do a little campaigning for presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Travis Durkee

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s heated exchange highlights best in-car audio from New Hampshire

Relive the top five radio exchanges from the 5-Hour Energy 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Joe Rodgers

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Mud Summer Classic: Time, TV channel, schedule, entry list

Brad Keselowski and Ty and Austin Dillion highlight the field in the 1-800-CAR-CASH Mud Summer Classic at Eldora Speedway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Cristina Ledra

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NASCAR at Pocono 2015: Time, TV channel, schedule, entry list

NASCAR has a full week of racing with the Sprint Cup and Camping World series at Pocono. The Xfinity Series will run in Iowa.

Jason O. Boyd

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Kyle Busch continues climb in Sprint Cup standings with another win at New Hampshire

After a victorious Sunday in New Hampshire, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver has now won three of his last four races and is just 58 points out of 30th place in the Sprint Cup standings.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Alex Bowman's car catches fire, safety crewman crashes and burns

Alex Bowman wasn't happy about his car catching fire at the 5-Hour Energy 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. But the fire crew's response made things worse.

Cory Collins

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Ed Carpenter flips bird at 175 mph, cusses at rookie after IndyCar race

IndyCar rookie Sage Karam scored his first podium, but drew an angry message from Ed Carpenter both on the track and after the Iowa Corn 300.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. tweets to Danica Patrick about Dillon, Hamlin feud

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Patrick brought the heat in NASCAR last weekend, but this week a new feud has taken over.

Joe Rodgers

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Austin Dillon angry with Denny Hamlin over late-race bump at New Hampshire

Austin Dillon lashed out after the race and said Denny Hamlin tried to wreck him, though he stopped short of vowing payback.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. says drivers and NASCAR have different visions of ‘good racing’

When the newly formed NASCAR driver’s council met with NASCAR in May in Dover, the first topic of discussion seemed pretty elementary.

Travis Durkee

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Disappointing start to weekend gets worse for Jeff Gordon after wreck in garage

To say the least, four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon was disappointed with his 23rd-place qualifying effort on Friday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Reid Spencer

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Carl Edwards on pole for NASCAR at New Hampshire

Carl Edwards recorded the fastest speed in Round 3 of Friday's Coors Light pole qualifying for the 14th pole in his career.

Joe Rodgers

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Greg Biffle’s big idea: Different aero packages at the same track

Greg Biffle had a novel idea — one that is unlikely to be implemented, but interesting nevertheless.

Reid Spencer

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Track worker involved in Juan Pablo Montoya's fiery Daytona crash dies

Duane Barnes, the driver of the truck involved in the fiery jet-dryer crash with Juan Pablo Montoya in 2012, died Tuesday in Michigan at 55.

Travis Durkee

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. changes band name, ending years of NASCAR fan confusion

The most confusing name to NASCAR fans in music is no more.

Chris Littmann

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NASCAR issues written warnings to four Sprint Cup teams after failed inspection

NASCAR issues written warnings to four Sprint Cup teams after failed inspections at Kentucky Speedway.

Joe Rodgers

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Brad Keselowski, Dillon brothers to headline dirt race at Eldora Speedway

The famed half-mile dirt track will be on full display as some of NASCAR's biggest stars race mid-week at Eldora Speedway.

Joe Rodgers

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Kevin Harvick wins ESPY but forgets to watch show

Kevin Harvick won NASCAR's Sprint Cup title in 2014, which should have made him a lock for the ESPY for best driver. But since it's based on fan votes, Harvick was actively seeking support for the award on Twitter.

Steve Petrella

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NASCAR at New Hampshire: Can Kevin Harvick continue one-mile track success?

After missing the first 11 races of the season, Kyle Busch is beginning to heat up as he makes a run at the final spot in the Chase.

Joe Rodgers

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Kurt Busch ex Patricia Driscoll resigns as head of Armed Forces Foundation

With the FBI investigating whether she mishandled funds as executive director of the Armed Forces Foundation, Patricia Driscoll resigned.

Ron Clements

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NASCAR modifies qualifying for Indy races because of high-drag aero package

Instead of group qualifying, NASCAR will use a two-round, single timed-lap format to minimize drafting's effect on the starting grid.

Bob Hille

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Casey Mears signs extension for 2016 Cup season

Casey Mears will return to the No. 13 Chevrolet in 2016.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace to retire after one last race

Veteran NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace, best known as the youngest brother of Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace, will retire after the Aug. 1 race.

Arthur Weinstein

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick 'flew off the handle' with outburst

Dale Earnhardt Jr. went into deeper detail Tuesday about what happened when he crashed with Danica Patrick at Kentucky Speedway Saturday.

Jordan Heck

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Tony Stewart says crew chief not to blame for 2015 struggles

Stewart admits this has been a frustrating season, but he doesn't blame crew chief Chad Johnston for his struggles.

Arthur Weinstein

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick will 'chill out' in wake of wreck he caused

Dale Jr. said his brakes led to the wreck that made Danica furious, but "she'll chill out. It happens to all of us. I'm not too worried."

Bob Hille

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Furious Danica Patrick rips into Dale Earnhardt Jr. after controversial crash

An accident blows up at Kentucky as NASCAR's most popular drivers snarl.

Troy Machir

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Kyle Busch dominates to win the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway

Kyle Busch led for 163 of the 267 laps of Saturday night's Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway to claim his second win of the season.

Ron Clements

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NASCAR at Kentucky 2015: Time, TV channel, schedule, entry list

NASCAR will run the Quaker State 400 on Saturday at Kentucky Speedway with the green flag slated to drop at 7:45 p.m. Brad Keselowski is the defending champion.

Jason O. Boyd

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Xfinity Series results: Brad Keselowski uses late-race pass to win Kentucky 300

Brad Keselowski passed Erik Jones with seven laps remaining to capture his first Xfinity Series win this season.

Joe Rodgers

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Austin Dillon may be in for another wild ride at Kentucky

Austin Dillon may face some struggles during the Quaker State 400.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Larson on Kentucky pole after rain washes out qualifying, sends drivers home

Rain washed away Friday's qualifying, resulting in the lineup being set by fastest practice speeds.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR at Kentucky qualifying canceled due to rain

NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series heads to Kentucky this weekend for race under a new rules package that should lower speeds and level the playing field.

Steve Petrella

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NASCAR ends race early at Kentucky after violent truck wreck

Ben Kennedy’s Toyota was involved in a scary wreck that damaged the catch fence.

Joe Rodgers

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New NASCAR rules allow for tighter racing, but what does it all mean?

NASCAR introduced a new rules packages Tuesday. Here are the answers to all your new NASCAR rules-package questions.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR at Kentucky: Which driver can master the new rules package?

Sprint Cup teams will race under a new aerodynamic rules package designed to lower downforce.

Joe Rodgers

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Crewmen recall reaching Austin Dillon's car to help after Daytona crash

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew members recall the relief they felt after reaching Austin Dillon's mangled car following the crash at Daytona.

Arthur Weinstein

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Daytona fan: 'I thought I was going to die' during wild crash

Cindy Meyers was struck with a piece of metal during Sunday's wild wreck at Daytona, and is still in pain. She's seeking a reasonable settlement to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses and future costs.

Steve Petrella

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NASCAR great Buddy Baker says he has inoperable tumor in lung

Buddy Baker announces he is leaving SiriusXM to battle lung cancer.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR to implement new rules packages for several tracks this season

In addition to Kentucky, site of this weekend's race, four tracks will feature a new rules package.

Joe Rodgers

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Fans injured in Daytona wreck hire prominent attorney

Two spectators injured by debris Sunday's crash at Daytona have hired an attorney to represent them in a possible case against the track and NASCAR, according to ESPN.

Steve Petrella

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Austin Dillon eager to return to racing after horrific crash

Austin Dillon has no reservations about getting back into his No. 3 car this Saturday after a horrific crash at Daytona two days ago. But he knows that at some point, something has to change.

Steve Petrella

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Austin Dillon recounts wreck at Daytona, says NASCAR could bring speed down

The driver of the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet believes NASCAR could bring down its speed a little bit.

Scott Ridge

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Brian France on Austin Dillon wreck: ‘When we have a problem, we solve it’

NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France spoke about the sport's track record in safety and competition.

Joe Rodgers

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Listen to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s in-car reaction to the Austin Dillon wreck

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was freaking out as Austin Dillon was involved in a scary Coke Zero 400 wreck at Daytona.

Joe Rodgers

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Drivers, media implore NASCAR to act after horrific Daytona crash

NASCAR drivers and others in the sport say NASCAR must act to better protect drivers and fans following Austin Dillon's scary crash at Daytona.

Arthur Weinstein

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NASCAR at Kentucky 2015: Time, TV channel, schedule, entry list

The NASCAR series heads to Kentucky for Camping World, Xfinity and Sprint Cup racing. The Quaker State 400 will begin at 7:30 p.m. on July 11.

Jason O. Boyd

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins wild, damp Coke Zero 400 at Daytona

A wild weekend that saw qualifying canceled and a three-hour race delay ended with a massive wreck and Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s second win.

Brandon Schlager

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Austin Dillon walks away from scary Coke Zero 400 wreck

The Coke Zero 400 ended in a dramatic, terrifying fashion.

Allie Davison

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Rico Abreu scores first win in NASCAR's regional racing

Abreu stands just 4-4 but he drove a big race Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio.

Arthur Weinstein

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Dale Jr. will start on the pole for the Coke Zero 400

While there is a chance for rain on Sunday for the Coke Zero 400 from Daytona, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start in front.

Ron Clements

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NASCAR honors late Steve Byrnes with award

Byrnes will be honored in January.

Arthur Weinstein

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Confederate flags continue to fly at NASCAR's Daytona races

Stockcar racing's sponsoring body wants fans to put away the offensive ban. They don't, and won't.

Arthur Weinstein

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NASCAR moves banquet away from Trump National Doral over racist comments

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis is taking issue with the billionaire Republican presidential candidate and has even put NASCAR on notice.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR At Daytona: Storms possible for Coke Zero 400 weekend

Last year, Aric Almirola won a rain-shortened, crash-filled Coke Zero 400. This season, NASCAR may be in for another storm-filled weekend.

Joe Rodgers

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Joe Dirt gives advice to Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick at Daytona

Joe Dirt gives advice to Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick at Daytona International Speedway before the Coke Zero 400.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Busch involved in big wreck during Daytona practice

The first time Kyle Busch was back on the track at Daytona, the No. 18 driver was back involved in a wreck.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR at Daytona qualifying: Date, time, TV channel

NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series heads to Daytona this weekend for a July 4 restrictor plate race as NASCAR begins its second round of races at each track this season.

Steve Petrella

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NASCAR tracks unite to discourage display of Confederate flag at races

NASCAR and some of its drivers have said in recent weeks that the flag has no place in the sport or anywhere; now, its tracks are trying to discouraging fans from displaying the Stars and Bars. Not banning, just discouraging.

Steve Petrella

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Kyle Busch joins Little Rappers in release of June highlight video

Kyle Busch is one of the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers who makes an appearance in the June highlight video released by Little Rappers.

Jason O. Boyd

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NASCAR at Daytona: Kyle Busch returns for first time since injury

Racing for the first time at Daytona since breaking his foot in February, Busch seeks his second career win at the 2.5-mile track.

Joe Rodgers

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Daytona will not ban Confederate flag, offers flag trade

Daytona International Speedway will not ban the Confederate flag at the track but will offer a flag exchange.

Joe Rodgers

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Tony Stewart's tirade among bizarre in-car audio highlights from Sonoma

From bizarre red flag conversations to race altering pit road miscues, check out the best in-car audio from Sonoma Raceway.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he considered quitting racing after father’s death

After Dale Earnhardt died at Daytona in 2001, Dale Jr. considered walking away from the sport.

Travis Durkee

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Jeff Gordon will bring back ‘rainbow’ paint scheme at Bristol

Jeff Gordon announced Tuesday on CBS This Morning that he’ll drive the famous rainbow paint scheme at the August night race at Bristol.

Travis Durkee

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Mark Burnett working on scripted NASCAR TV series

Hollywood icons Roma Downey and Mark Burnett will help with the creation of a scripted TV show focused on NASCAR.

Jordan Heck

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FOX NASCAR crew introduces award to honor Steve Byrnes

The NASCAR on FOX crew created "The Byrnsie Award" to honor their fallen colleague.

Jordan Heck

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NASCAR at Daytona 2015: Time, TV channel, schedule, entry list

The NASCAR race at Daytona will begin at 7:45 p.m. on July 5.

Jason O. Boyd

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Kyle Busch keeps comeback alive with much-needed first win at Sonoma

Five races after his return from season-jeopardizing injuries, Kyle Busch collected his first victory of what has been a trying season.

Brandon Schlager

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Kyle Busch wins Sonoma; first Sprint Cup victory since Daytona crash

Busch outruns brother Kurt for the victory at the Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Ray Slover

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Martin Truex Jr. plows into tire barrier at Sonoma, ending his race

Truex entered the weekend second in Sprint Cup standings.

Ray Slover

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NASCAR at Sonoma 2015: Time, TV channel, schedule

The NASCAR race at Sonoma will begin at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 28.

Steve Petrella

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NASCAR boss wants Confederate flag ‘disassociated entirely’ from sport

Brian France says the stars and bars is an offensive symbol.

Travis Durkee

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NASCAR Sprint Cup lineup: Kurt Busch will push pole-setter AJ Allmendinger

Instead of ovals or other shape, Sonoma presents a road-course challenger for racing's best drivers.

Ray Slover

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On the right track, AJ Allmendinger wins pole position at Sonoma

As Sprint Cup's best road-racer driver, Allmendinger outruns the pack in qualifying for Sunday's race.

Reid Spencer

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. chose a significant spot for surprise proposal

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had been planning to pop the question to girlfriend Amy Reimann, and he chose a place of important historical significance to his family.

Reid Spencer

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NASCAR at Sonoma 2015 qualifying: Day, time, TV channel

The NASCAR qualifying for the Sprint Cup race at Sonoma will begin at 2:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, June 27.

Steve Petrella

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. speaks out against Confederate flag

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says the Confederate flag "belongs in the history books and that's about it."

Travis Durkee

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Jeff Gordon seeking career win No. 6 in final try at Sonoma

Jeff Gordon has more than double the wins of any other driver to compete at Sonoma. He'll be seeking one more win Sunday in the Toyota/Save-Mart 350.

Jason O. Boyd

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NASCAR must ban Confederate flag from its races and tracks

NASCAR supports the removal of the Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds in South Carolina. Now it must get rid of the controversial flag at its racetracks.

Jeff Owens

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Earnhardts and the Confederate flag

NASCAR's stance on the Confederate flag would likely be supported by both Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr.

Travis Durkee

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief plans to 'drink the wine in victory lane' at Sonoma

Greg Ives says the No. 88 will be 'in the top three racing for the win' Sunday at Sonoma.

Joe Rodgers

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Joe Gibbs Racing crew member suspended for violation of substance-abuse policy

To be reinstated, Ernest Pierce will enter NASCAR's Road to Recovery program

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR supports removal of Confederate flag in S.C.

The governing body noted it has long prohibited official use of the flag and supports Gov. Nikki Haley's move to take it down.

Marc Lancaster

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets new sponsor in Microsoft

The No. 88 Chevrolet will feature a Windows 10 paint scheme this weekend at Sonoma.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s mother looking forward to grandchildren

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s mother already is looking ahead now that Junior and his fiancé Amy Reimann are making wedding plans.

Joe Rodgers

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Xfinity Series AttiCat 300 results: Erik Jones sweeps weekend series

Jones follows his Friday win in the Camping World Truck Series with a win in at Chicagoland.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR driver Ty Dillon's wife makes Hornets dance team

Haley Dillon makes it through final tryouts for the Honey Bees.

Joe Rodgers

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Chicagoland preview: Erik Jones pulling double duty, Chase Elliott eyes fourth win

Chase Elliott returns to Chicagoland Speedway to defend his win at the 1.5-mile track and score his first trip to victory lane in 2015.

Joe Rodgers

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Teams of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch and two others issued warnings for failing inspection

The Sprint Cup teams of Carl Edwards and Josh Wise also were warned for violations at Michigan.

Joe Rodgers

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Matt Kenseth hopes son's NASCAR debut turns into a full-time ride

Ross Kenseth, 22, makes his NASCAR debut Saturday in Chicago — not a bad way for the family to spend Father's Day weekend.

Joe Rodgers

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In-car audio from Michigan: Jeff Gordon swears at NASCAR officials after Kyle Busch wrecks

From a lesson in cloud forming to Kurt Busch's peanut butter and jelly sandwich preferences, check out the best in-car audio from Michigan.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Amy Reimann

The popular NASCAR driver and his longtime girlfriend made the announcement while on vacation in Germany.

Bob Hille

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Austin Dillon gets new crew chief in RCR swap

The young driver will have a new crew chief calling the shots for the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

Arthur Weinstein

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. headed to Germany to trace his family history

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been tracing his family genealogy, and he's headed to Germany to learn more.

Jeff Owens

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NASCAR must prepare for Dale Earnhardt Jr. retirement

Junior hinted at retirement over the weekend. It's probably several years away, but make no mistake: Earnhardt Jr.'s retirement will be the biggest blow to the sport (popularity-wise) since his father's death in 2001.

Jeff Owens

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Martin Truex Jr. matches NASCAR record last achieved in 1969

With yet another top-10 finish in Sprint Cup competition Sunday, Truex matched an achievement last done by Richard Petty in 1969.

Arthur Weinstein

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Kurt Busch wins rain-shortened Quicken Loans 400

Unrelenting downpours delayed the NASCAR race at Michigan four times Sunday before eventually forcing its untimely conclusion.

Brandon Schlager

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Patrick Dempsey, team finish 2nd at 24 Hours of Le Mans

The "Grey's Anatomy" actor helped drive the No. 77 Porsche to his first podium finish in four starts at Le Mans.

Marc Lancaster

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Sprint Cup battling rain in Michigan

Not long after the Sprint Cup race started Sunday in Michigan, it was stopped because of rain. But they were back on the track around 4:30.

Arthur Weinstein

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Ferrari catches fire in pit during 24 Hours of Le Mans

Arguably the most difficult part of 24 Hours of Le Mans, a daylong FIA race in France, is managing the well-being of a car performing at such a high level for an entire day. Allowing one to catch fire, therefore, is a major faux pas.

Steve Petrella

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. says retirement from NASCAR is on the horizon

After watching Jeff Gordon compete in his final season in NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says retirement from NASCAR is on the horizon.

Joe Rodgers

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Toyota taking aim at Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Racing

As Furniture Row's relationship with Chevy ends, Toyota hopes to pick the team up for 2016.

Travis Durkee

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Xfinity Series Great Clips 250 results: Kyle Busch wins first race since injury

Kyle Busch won his first race after missing 11 straight due to injuries suffered to both of his legs in the season-opener at Daytona.

Joe Rodgers

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Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan: Can Brad Keselowski capture first win in home state?

Quicken Loans 400 wraps up a busy weekend of NASCAR action, as Jimmie Johnson looks for a repeat spring win.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing carefree as he approaches history Sunday

Virtually locked into the the Chase with his win at Talladega in May, Dale Jr. knows that he can be about as carefree as he wants.

Joe Rodgers

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Sprint Cup qualifying: Kasey Kahne on the pole for Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan

Kasey Kahne is on the pole for the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan as he seeks his second win at the Great Lakes track.

Joe Rodgers

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Starting lineup for Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan: Kasey Kahne on the pole

Kasey Kahne on the pole for the Quicken Loans 400 from Michigan.

Joe Rodgers

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Jeff Gordon explains heated exchange with crew chief

Jeff Gordon had a heated exchange with his crew chief at Pocono, but he had a good reason, he says.

Jeff Owens

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Phoenix track to be renamed Jeff Gordon Raceway for November race

In November, Jeff Gordon hopes to be racing for something meaningful in Phoenix. And if he is, he will do it on a track named after him.

Steve Petrella

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FBI, IRS investigating Kurt Busch's ex Patricia Driscoll

FBI, IRS investigating Patricia Driscoll, former girlfriend of Kurt Busch, over claims that she manipulated non-profit foundation money.

Joe Rodgers

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Drivers could face weather concerns at Michigan

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday and may interfere with the Quicken Loans 400.

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will explore Germany to investigate family heritage

After Sunday's race at Michigan, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will embark on a treasure hunt to Germany to learn more about his family's heritage.

Joe Rodgers

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Jimmie Johnson, Danica Patrick penalized for failed inspections at Pocono

This marks the fourth warning Johnson's team has received this year.

Joe Rodgers

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Ray Evernham, wife Erin expecting first child

Ray Evernham married former driver Erin Crocker in 2009. Now the couple are expecting their first child.

Jeff Owens

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James Hinchcliffe has no memory of life-threatening Indy 500 practice crash

The Canadian driver didn't initially realize the extent of the injuries he suffered last month in Indianapolis.

Marc Lancaster

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Martin Truex eyes contract extension with team that accepted him after race-fixing scandal

Martin Truex Jr. hopes that his success this season will spark contract extension talks with Furniture Row Racing.

Joe Rodgers

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Check out Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s patriotic paint scheme for Daytona

Dale Jr. loves to get patriotic for the Daytona race on July Fourth weekend. See what he's up to this year.

Jeff Owens

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Expletive-laced exchange between Jeff Gordon, crew chief highlight in-car audio from Axalta 400

An expletive-laced exchange between Jeff Gordon and crew chief Alan Gustafson highlights the best in-car audio from the Axalta 400 at Pocono.

Joe Rodgers

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Jimmie Johnson's team wins penalty appeal

A NASCAR panel in Concord, N.C. has ruled in favor of Johnson's No. 48 team in its appeal of a penalty following the Coke 600.

Joe Rodgers

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Clint Bowyer, David Ragan swap crew chiefs

Bowyer hasn't been to victory lane since 2012, and Michael Waltrip Racing hopes a shakeup of crew chiefs will change that.

Joe Rodgers

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Martin Truex Jr. produces feel-good moment of the season for NASCAR

Martin Truex Jr.'s win Sunday at Pocono was the biggest of his career. It was big for the NASCAR community as well.

Jeff Owens

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Sprint Cup results show Martin Truex Jr.'s command at Pocono

Truex leads 97 laps, including the one that matters most.

Ray Slover

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Victory at last for Martin Truex Jr., dominant driver at Pocono

Truex claims his first victory of the season.

Ray Slover

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Are Pocono Raceway's shorter races a sign of NASCAR's future?

A move to cut Pocono's two NASCAR Sprint Cup races to 400 miles has been hailed, but cutting race lengths remains a controversial topic.

Arthur Weinstein

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Nearing Dale Earnhardt win total, Jimmie Johnson lauds 'true badass'

Jimmie Johnson’s Dover checkered flag also marked the 74th win of his career. He trails Dale Earnhardt by just two victories.

Joe Rodgers

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Starting lineup for Axalta 400

Kurt Busch leads the field of 43 to green Sunday in the Axalta 400 at Pocono Raceway.

Joe Rodgers

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Kurt Busch on the pole at Pocono

Although Team Hendrick drivers have won the past five races at Pocono Raceway, it will be Kurt Busch who leads the field to green Sunday.

Joe Rodgers

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Sprint Cup drivers complaining about 'bumps' in Pocono's tunnel turn

Sprint Cup drivers complaining about the 'bumps' in Pocono's tunnel turn.

Joe Rodgers

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Trevor Bayne, wife Ashton expecting first child

The 2011 Daytona 500 champion will become a father for the first time early next year.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Arnold Schwarzenegger to drive pace car for Sprint Cup race at Sonoma

Schwarzenegger will lead the field of 43 NASCAR Sprint Cup cars around the twists and turns of Sonoma on June 28 in the Toyota/Save Mart 350

Joe Rodgers

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Brad Keselowski not on drivers’ council but wants to see change

Brad Keselowski is not on the new NASCAR drivers' council, which is strange given his influence in the sport.

Jeff Owens

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Darrell Waltrip says unrest in NASCAR led to drivers' council

The new NASCAR drivers' council could help the sport make changes that improve the product on the track.

Travis Durkee

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Brad Keselowski featured in new trailer for 'Sharknado 3'

Will the NASCAR driver survive this shark attack?

Caroline Sikes

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Jennifer Jo Cobb fined for walking onto track; Kevin Harvick, others penalized

Two drivers were fined for exiting their cars too early after crashes last week at Dover.

Joe Rodgers

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Kasey Kahne does his Dale Earnhardt Jr. impersonation

Kasey Kahne thinks he looks a little like Dale Earnhardt Jr., and posted his best impersonation on Twitter.

Jeff Owens

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How Martin Truex Jr. handles frustration of not winning

You would think Martin Truex Jr. would be the most frustrated driver in NASCAR right now. But he's keeping things in perspective during the best season of his career.

Jeff Owens

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Axalta 400: Can Dale Earnhardt Jr. win third consecutive race at Pocono?

Lately, Team Hendrick has owned the 2.5-mile track with wins by Earnhardt (2014 sweep), Kahne (2013 summer), and Johnson (2013 spring).

Joe Rodgers

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s hearing woes, Carl Edwards pit stop highlight Dover's best in-car audio

Jimmie Johnson captured his track-record 10th Sprint Cup win at Dover but it was Carl Edwards an Dale Earnhardt Jr. making noise.

Joe Rodgers

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Texas Motor Speedway presents the Hawg Dawg … yum

Ballpark concession stands have nothing on Texas Motor Speedway, which presents its latest bacon-infused concoction.

Jeff Owens

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. girlfriend 'digs the old stuff'

Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves collecting NASCAR memorabilia. Now his girlfriend is getting in on the act.

Jeff Owens

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Beware Earnhardt fans: Jimmie Johnson has 76 wins, seventh championship in sight

Jimmie Johnson is having another dominating season, and that's putting Dale Earnhardt's records square in his sights.

Jeff Owens

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Axalta 400 at Pocono: Schedule, time, TV info, entry list

The Sprint Cup Series stops at Pocono Raceway for the 14th race of the regular season.

Jason O. Boyd

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Jimmie Johnson wins at Dover

Jimmie Johnson led the final 23 laps pf the FedEx 400 to win his 10th career race at Dover International Speedway.

Travis Durkee

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Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr. help form NASCAR drivers’ council

In an attempt to open dialogue with NASCAR executives, a small drivers' council has been formed.

Travis Durkee

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. to start from back of Sprint Cup field at Dover

The No. 88 will be in the back of the pack after a late gear change, a new rule instituted last week.

Marc Lancaster

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Aston Martin crashes into truck

Two track workers are being evaluated after an accident on a wet, slippery track in the TUDOR Championship race.

Joe Rodgers

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Xfinity Series Dover results: Chris Buescher wins; teammate upset

Full results from the Buckle Up 200 presented by Click It or Ticket as Chris Buescher wins at Dover.

Joe Rodgers

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Smith wins $100,000

Regan Smith won $100,000 in the first installment of NASCAR's 'Dash 4 Cash.'

Joe Rodgers

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Jennifer Jo Cobb walks onto track to yell at Tyler Reddick, could face punishment

NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb could become the first driver punished under the new rule prohibiting drivers from leaving their cars.

Max Bultman

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FedEx 400 starting lineup: Denny Hamlin on pole

Denny Hamlin will lead the field to the green flag for Sunday's FedEx 400.

Joe Rodgers

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Sprint Cup qualifying: Denny Hamlin wins pole at Dover

The fastest speed of the all-important Round 3 belonged to Denny Hamlin, who captured the pole for the FedEx 400.

Joe Rodgers

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Denny Hamlin says leaky exhaust contributed to illness at Charlotte

At first, Denny Hamlin thought he had played too much golf and tennis prior to the Coca-Cola 600. Turns out he also had exhaust problems inside his car.

Jeff Owens

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Martin Truex Jr. says Tony Stewart apologized for going off on him

Apologies from some drivers are hard to come by, but Martin Truex says Tony Stewart felt bad about going off on him earlier this year.

Jeff Owens

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Jimmie Johnson not happy with latest penalty

Jimmie Johnson has received two warnings and a penalty from NASCAR in the past two weeks, and he's not happy about it.

Jeff Owens

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Hendrick appeals NASCAR's ruling

Hendrick Motorsports has appealed the penalty issued to Jimmie Johnson's team on Wednesday.

Joe Rodgers

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Judge upholds protection order against Kurt Busch

A family court judge in Delaware has upheld a decision granting a protection order against Kurt Busch.

Joe Rodgers

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What do IndyCar and pop music have in common? Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift won't be riding shotgun in the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, but she'll be closer to the car than you think.

Haley O'Shaughnessy

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Carl Edwards talks Subway, winning Coca-Cola 600, making Chase

Carl Edwards had a lot on his plate entering this season. Winning the Coca-Cola 600 not only puts the team in the Chase, it also gives it some flexibility over the remaining regular-season races.

Jason O. Boyd

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NASCAR at Dover: Can Jimmie Johnson capture 10th Monster Mile win?

Many NASCAR story lines to watch as the Sprint Cup, Xfinity, and Camping World Truck series will all race at Dover this weekend.

Joe Rodgers

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Jimmie Johnson, two other teams penalized for rules violations at Charlotte

The Sprint Cup teams of Johnson, Jamie McMurray and Justin Allgaier have been penalized following last week’s event at Charlotte.

Joe Rodgers

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Former NFL LB will soon be entering his contract year . . . with NASCAR’s Hendrick Motorsports

Instead of dodging blockers, former Vikings linebacker Dion Williams is dodging cars on pit road as a member of Hendrick Motorsports.

Joe Rodgers

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Indy man choked fiancee for ‘talking trash about NASCAR’

An Indiana NASCAR fan has been charged with domestic battery and strangulation after he choked his fiancee over a racing disagreement.

Travis Durkee

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Juan Pablo Montoya cashes in big with second Indy 500 victory

The Team Penske driver earned $1,235,690 in 2000 when he won the greatest spectacle in racing as a rookie. He received almost double this time.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Denny Hamlin feeling better after getting sick during Coca-Cola 600

Late in the race, Hamlin reported feeling ill and complained of a migraine.

Joe Rodgers

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Kyle Busch's Chase hopes in tact with 11th-place finish in Coca-Cola 600

Sunday night in the Coca-Cola 600, Busch took his first steps in making the Chase with an 11th-place finish.

Joe Rodgers

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Full results for Coca-Cola 600: Carl Edwards ends 31-race winless streak

Full results for the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway

Joe Rodgers

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Jeff Gordon content to be broadcaster, not race in 2016

Jeff Gordon says his work as a broadcaster with Fox likely means he won't do any racing in 2016.

Jason O. Boyd

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Carl Edwards gambles late, wins Coca-Cola 600

Carl Edwards ends 31-race losing streak with his win in the Coca Cola 600. It was also his first Charlotte win and the 300th for Toyota.

Joe Rodgers

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Jimmie Johnson wrecks hard into pit road wall during Coca-Cola 600

Jimmie Johnson wrecks after a rough start to the the Coca-Cola 600.

Joe Rodgers

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NASCAR driver runs half marathon immediately after Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR driver Landon Cassill plans to race 600 miles in Sunday night's NASCAR race, then put on his running shoes and run 14 miles.

Arthur Weinstein

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Juan Pablo Montoya brings Penske Racing another Indianapolis 500 title

Starting 15th, running 30th at one point, Montoya wins the 500 for the first time in 15 years.

Ray Slover

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Crew members injured in pit-road incident in Indy 500

Two crew members for driver Tristan Vautier were struck by a car during a midrace pit stop in the Indianapolis 500.

Arthur Weinstein

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Indianapolis 500 starting lineup: Scott Dixon on pole for 99th running

Here is the grid, setting the 11 rows and 33 cars that will answer the call to start engines.

Ray Slover

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Sage Karam out of Indy 500 before first lap complete

Karam, a hot young driver, steams after an early collision.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Indy 500 'Start your engines' command got really awkward

The Indy 500 "Stat Your Engines" call did not go off as anticipated.

Troy Machir

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Indy 500 car features David Letterman-themed paint job

Indianapolis' own David Letterman was honored in a special way at the Indy 500 on Sunday.

Troy Machir

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